Summary
Seven Taco Giro restaurants in Arizona closed after immigration enforcement raids by ICE led to the arrest of many employees. The closures have affected employees, customers, and local communities. The raids are part of a federal investigation into labor and immigration violations.
Key Facts
- Taco Giro closed seven restaurant locations in Arizona after ICE raids.
- ICE arrested 46 people in a larger investigation into labor and immigration crimes.
- About 10% of Taco Giro's employees were detained.
- Three locations reopened, with plans to gradually open more as new staff get hired.
- Allegations of undocumented employees being paid "under the table" surfaced; Taco Giro denied involvement in unrelated illegal activities.
- Residents and activists protested during the raids, leading to confrontations with law enforcement.
- U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva reported being pepper-sprayed during the protests.
- ICE used chemical agents to control crowds at the scene.
